Starting with a misto bottle spray the Old Fashioned Glass with Absinthe fire.

Place the remaining ingredients in a mixing glass in order listed above.

Stir properly and double strain into rinsed Old Fashioned Glass.

Garnish with Lemon Peel.

Cheers!

Preparation of Demerara Syrup:

2 to 1 ratio of Demerara granulated sugar by volume with water by volume.

Bring to simmer (not boil) in a pot until sugar dissolves.

Allow to cool and it is ready to use.

Will Escalante has been a regular of ours for years now. If you want a great cocktail, I strongly suggest you stop by The Bygone and ask for Will, he has never failed us. The Bygone is located in the The Four Seasons Hotel in downtown Baltimore, MD. It prides itself on fine cuisine and craft cocktails as well as its one of kind view of the Baltimore harbor.

The Point in Fells is located in the heart of Fells on Thames Street. It ‘s across from the old stomping grounds of where “Homicide Life on the Streets” was filmed. The Point has great ambiance with its hard wood floors and old school wood bar. They have ample to choose from on their Signature Cocktail menu. There must be something special about the place, because every time I go there, they always have a crowd. So I think it is safe to say, The Point in Fells is a place to stop in.

Our lovely bartender in this video and creator of this cocktail is Gala Bencivenni. Gala has been in the industry for the past nine years. However, she has been on the creative side of it for the past 6 years. Gala enjoys creating great cocktails for her customers to enjoy. She has been at The Point in Fells for four months. Gala is pretty entertaining and does know her way around the bar. When you make that trip to Baltimore, make that extra effort to Fells Point for The Point in Fells.

Mezze is located in Fells Point. It is known for serving traditional Greek inspired Mediterranean Tapas. Mezze has developed quite a craft cocktail menu.

This cocktail is a Daiquiri based classic cocktail, very smooth flavors. In house simple syrup with Gran Marnie, orange peel, vanilla, & cinnamon, blended with the smooth Diplomatico Rum. This is an anytime cocktail.

Our bartender in this video is Jessica Dupree of Bar Liquorice. Jessica is the bar manager at Bar Liquorice and you will be seeing more of her. Jessica’s knowledge behind the bar should put any customer at ease when they are seeking any style of beverage. She understands the nuances of blending alcohol, which should please any customer that walks through the door of Bar Liquorice.

This Signature Cocktail is sweet on the front and spicy in the back. The lemon juice gives it a slightly tart flavor under the sweet and spicy flavor. The Pimm’s Liqueur pulls everything together to give it a full bodied drink. The botanicals in the Bluecoat Gin are subtle and smooth.

Add .5 oz. of egg whites. 1 large egg is 1 oz. (2 tablespoons). So you can either take out 1 tablespoon or buy a cartoon of egg whites.

Add .75 oz. of Evolution Brewing Jacques All Lantern.

.25 oz. of Pumpkin Spice Liqueur.

Shake really vigorously.

Float over bar spoon.

Garnish the foam with freshly grated nutmeg.

Birroteca is a pretty cool restaurant located in Clipper Mill. It has a unique location, an old industrial area of Baltimore called Clipper Mill. Birroteca is known for its Artisan Pizza and Italian Cuisine, it is worth the visit.

Nick who is in the video, uses the same creativity in his cocktails that he uses in ceramic arts. Nick has been in several videos already, so be sure try those as well. Nick Ramey is the creator of this delicious Signature Cocktail and many of the other cocktails you will find at Birroteca. Like many of the bartenders we work with his knowledge of the different brands of alcohol and how they mix with other ingredients is extensive. So you are pretty much guaranteed to get a great cocktail.

This Signature Cocktail is a perfect cocktail for the fall and Halloween Parties. The cocktail has a nice balance of bitterness and spice.

Birroteca is a pretty cool restaurant located in Clipper Mill. It has a unique location, an old industrial area of Baltimore called Clipper Mill. Birroteca is known for its Artisan Pizza and Italian Cuisine, it is worth the visit.

Nick who is in the video, uses the same creativity in his cocktails that he uses in ceramic arts. Nick has been in several videos already, so be sure try those as well. Nick Ramey is the creator of this delicious Signature Cocktail and many of the other cocktails you will find at Birroteca. Like many of the bartenders we work with his knowledge of the different brands of alcohol and how they mix with other ingredients is extensive. So you are pretty much guaranteed to get a great cocktail.

This cocktail is a little sweet and tart from the Passion Fruit Syrup and the lime. The ElderflowerLiqueuer and Habanero Shrub give the cocktail a nice floral kick. A great cocktail for any evening with friends.

Add the ingredients listed above except for the club soda to a shaker.

Shake and strain into a Collins Glass.

Top with Club Soda.

Garnish with with Lemon peel and fresh Cilantro.

Cheers!

Tamarind Syrup:

De-shell a dozen Tamarindo bean pods. Simmer in 4 cups of water for 45 minutes or until Tamarindo dissolves completely into water.

Strain liquid through a chinois and coffee filter.

Add 4 cups of sugar, stir until sugar is dissolved.

Allow to cool and enjoy.

Cilantro Ginger Shrub:

Peel fresh Ginger (about 2 cups worth) and mince in a blender.

Take ginger and finely chopped stalk of Cilantro and add it to 4 cups of Apple Cider Vinegar in a sealed non reactive container.

Allow to rest in cool place for 3 days.

Strain Ginger and Cilantro.

Add 4 cups of sugar, stir until it dissolves.

Enjoy!

Ouzo Bay is located in Harbor East, which is a great little area of shops, restaurants and hotels. Ouzo Bay specializes in Greek Cuisine and an assortment of Signature Cocktails that should suit everyone’s taste. They go that extra mile by serving you an after dinner cocktail, Ouzo of course.

William Escalante is the head bartender at Ouzo Bay and obviously enjoys his trade by adding a little flair to his service. This is not the first time we have seen Will behind the bar, he has participated in a wonderful event for Cystic Fibrosis. Rye’s Up Against Cystic Fibrosis. This event has some of the finest bartenders in Baltimore, so you are pretty much guaranteed a great cocktail from William. This year William won “Judge’s Choice at the 2015 Rye’s Up Against Cystic Fibrosis”.

This Signature Cocktail is a refreshing glorified whiskey highball. Perfect for your summer cookouts. If you live in horse country like I do, perfect for the horse races.